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Authors Lawrence Hill, Miranda Hill, Claudia Long and John Scherber spent two full days sharing experiences, inspirations and practical tips with some 70 curious local scribes as guest presenters at the 10th Annual Lake Chapala Writers Conference, held February 26-28 at Ajijic’s Danza del Sol.
The Auditorio de la Ribera was packed for the Scotiabank Northern Lights Music Festival’s Closing Gala on Saturday, March 1. The selection of music and the quality of the performances – both individual and collective – ensured a memorable night for both musicians and audience members alike.
A month before the rest of the world gets to see the feature film “Redwood Highway” starring Shirley Knight and Tom Skerritt, Ajijic gets three more chances. James Twyman, the producer and co-screenwriter of the film, moved to the area six weeks ago and decided to give the Lake Chapala region the first sneak peak at the movie. Three screenings at El Piano Rojo sold out in a matter of days, so Twyman has decided to add three more.
Written and directed by Barbara Clippinger, Lakeside Little Theatre’s current production, “Hooray for Hollywood” is more than just another review. It has a storyline and a very interesting one at that. Clippinger’s plot cleverly focuses on the large number of popular and well-known songs that were never even nominated for an Academy Award.
La Bodega de Ajijic Restaurant presents a dinner/concert featuring renowned folksinger/songwriter Francisco “Paco” Padilla on Friday, March 7, starting 7:30 p.m. Tickets are 250 pesos per person and include dinner. Reservations are a must.
The Auditorio de la Ribera was packed for the Scotiabank Northern Lights Music Festival’s “Concerto for One” by Tracy Silverman, on Sunday, February 23. Silverman, the inventor of a remarkable instrument, put it best when he described the evening as a “six string solo electric violin concert.”
Every Thursday morning Jerry Wolfe (right) and his partner Hal Coats can be found at Viva Mexico Restaurant where they donate their time preparing and distributing 90 dispensas of beans, rice, pasta and oats to needy residents in San Juan Cosala.
